Kansas State at Iowa State 11/24/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

A Big 12 showdown will take place on Saturday night, when the Kansas State Wildcats invade Jack Trice Stadium to face the Iowa State Hawkeyes. The Wildcats are two games below .500 in conference play and need a win in this game to become bowl eligible. On Saturday, Kansas State did not allow a point during the final three quarters of a 21-6 victory versus Texas Tech. Alex Barnes rushed for 136 yards on 32 carries for the Wildcats.

Through eleven games, Kansas State ranks a disappointing 118th in total offense and is scoring 21.1 points on average. Iowa State owns a talented defense that ranks 35th in the nation in yards allowed and gives up 20.8 points per game. The 16th ranked Iowa State Cyclones continue to make strides under the leadership of third year head coach Matt Campbell. The Cyclones have won six of their ten games and were eliminated from Big 12 Conference Championship consideration during a 24-10 loss at Texas on Saturday. Iowa State was just 5-for-15 on third downs and were outgained by a 405-210 margin.

For the season, Iowa State ranks 109th in total offense is scoring 25.3 points per game. Kansas State is always sound on defense, ranking 62nd in yards allowed and giving up 23.9 points on average.